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Playoffs at the Nassau Coliseum?

Brace yourself.

It turns out that the Islanders will be in the playoffs next month and likely be the host team for two first-round games at Nassau Coliseum the weekend of April 17.

Sort of.

While Long Island's team remains dead last in the NHL standings, with seven games to play (next up: at Washington tomorrow night), no fewer than 13 players who have worn the Islanders' colors...

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